19. Jahrhundert

John Martin

Born 1789 Died 1854 Works span 1815–1851

John Martin: Ein Leben für Dramatik und Monumentalität John Martin (1789-1854) war ein englischer Maler, Graveur und Illustrator der Romantik, dessen Werke durch ihre monumentale Größe, dramatische Inszenierung und detaillierte Darstellung von apokalyptischen Szenen und fantastischen Landschaften bestechen. Geboren am 19. Juli 1789 in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, hinterließ er einen bleibenden Eindruck auf die Kunstwelt des 19. Jahr…

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1815

first work

1851

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through John Martin's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups John Martin's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.